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06 Sept 2025

Two arrested in connection with murder of 61-year-old Michael Foley in Macroom

A male and a female, both aged in their 30s, were arrested in Cork city, and they are currently detained

Two arrested in connection with murder of 61-year-old Michael Foley in Macroom

Two people have been arrested as part of the investigation into the murder of 61-year-old Michael Foley, who was found deceased at his home in Macroom

Earlier this Wednesday, February 14, 2024, a male and a female, both aged in their 30s, were arrested in Cork city, and they are currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984, at a Garda station in Co Cork.

Michael 'Mickey' Foley was found at a residence in Annville in Barrett’s Place, Macroom, Co Cork, at approximately 1pm on Tuesday, February 6.

Mr Foley’s younger brother, Timmy, was also murdered in 2018. Timmy's body was found by Gardaí in a pool of blood in a bungalow in Macroom, having been stabbed 28 times by his ex-wife, Rita O'Driscoll. 

Any person with information surrounding the murder of Michael Foley that can assist Gardaí with this investigation is asked to contact Macroom Garda station on 026 20590, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.

The investigation is ongoing.

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